Process
The interview process consists of one phone interview and four in-person interviews.
The phone interview will be scheduled by the contact person. They will also provide feedback.
For the on-campus interviews, candidates are invited for a full day. Although some of the engineers were unnecessarily difficult, the hospitality was good.
Questions
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 1 interview experience for the Microsoft SWE PhD role in Finland.
Success Rate
0%
Pass Rate
Microsoft's interview process for their SWE PhD roles in Finland is extremely selective, failing the vast majority of engineers.
Experience Rating
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Neutral0%
Negative100%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Microsoft's SWE PhD interview process in Finland.
Microsoft Work Experiences
5.0
A great company to work at
Hardware Engineer • Former Employee
Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
October 6, 2025
Pros: Reasonable management, great benefits (from insurance to unlimited soft drinks and snacks at the office), and amazing colleagues.
Cons: You might struggle if you are not comfortable with a fast pace and very tight deadlines.
3.0
Lots Of Work, No Finland
Software Engineer • Former Employee
Espoo, Finland
July 2, 2025
Pros: Bic company.
Lots of work.
Cons: No more jobs in Finland. It's bad.
5.0
Great Growth, Respectful Team
Hardware Engineer • Former Employee
Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland
January 9, 2025
Pros: Exciting growth and management.
Respect to employees.
Cons: None, and I would say.
- 5.0A great company to work atHardware Engineer • Former EmployeeHelsinki, Southern Finland, FinlandOctober 6, 2025Pros: Reasonable management, great benefits (from insurance to unlimited soft drinks and snacks at the office), and amazing colleagues.Cons: You might struggle if you are not comfortable with a fast pace and very tight deadlines.
- 3.0Lots Of Work, No FinlandSoftware Engineer • Former EmployeeEspoo, FinlandJuly 2, 2025Pros: Bic company. Lots of work.Cons: No more jobs in Finland. It's bad.
- 5.0Great Growth, Respectful TeamHardware Engineer • Former EmployeeEspoo, Uusimaa, FinlandJanuary 9, 2025Pros: Exciting growth and management. Respect to employees.Cons: None, and I would say.
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